Alfie and AJ were seen as the best in their field before their well deserved retirements.
Two RAF PoliceEnglish spaniel Alfie and Labrador AJ are being recognised for their ‘exemplary careers’, which involved helping to locate arms, ammunition and explosives.
Provost Marshal , Group Captain David Wilkinson said: ‘Alfie and AJ were truly outstanding members of the team, performing impeccably during their careers. AJ spent six years helping to locate arms, ammunition and explosives in dangerous environments before retiring‘To have their actions recognised in this way is truly fantastic and I am immensely proud of everything they both achieved.’
#It is with great pride that we award Alfie and AJ the PDSA Order of Merit today,’ Jan McLoughlin, director general of the UK veterinary charity PDSA, said.‘They have both had exemplary careers, playing a pivotal role in the vital work of the RAF Squadron and providing outstanding service to society.
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